The most common cognitive distortion that can lead to unhealthy sexual beliefs and behaviors in teenagers is the all-or-nothing thinking pattern. This cognitive bias involves seeing things in...
How do friends' sexual behaviors influence personal sexual experimentation and attitudes?
The answer to this question is not straightforward. Sexual behavior and attitudes are influenced by many...
Sexual behavior is often linked to morals, ethics, values, beliefs, norms, culture, politics, society, power dynamics, hierarchies, and systems of governance. It is an integral part of many societies...
Revolutionary Change and Erotic Experimentation
Sexual desire is always changing, but it does so most profoundly during times of great upheaval when societies experience dramatic shifts in...
Sexual script theory is a concept developed by psychologist John Gagnon and his colleagues to explain how society shapes sexual behavior. According to this theory, individuals learn about what is...
Sexual beliefs, desires, and relational strategies are formed during childhood and adolescence, when individuals are influenced by their family environment. Parents' conflicts can have a significant...
Sexual dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain sexual satisfaction despite desire for sexual activity. It can have physical or psychological causes and may affect individuals from all...
Sexuality is an important part of life for adolescents, but it can also be a confusing time for them to navigate due to conflicting messages about appropriate behavior from parents, peers, and the...
Sexual beliefs are formed through various influences, including cultural norms, personal experiences, and psychological factors such as traumas. These influences can shape an individual's perception...
Sexual self-perception is an important factor that influences individuals' readiness to explore their sexual needs and desires. This perception can be defined as the way people see themselves in...